At a Glance
Seven heat levels run chain-wide. The Reaper is made with Carolina Reaper peppers, and most locations require guests to be 18 or older and sign a waiver for it.
- QSR Magazine reported this location in May 2026 with an opening anticipated in October 2026, and a Nashville news roundup reported a building permit for the address on August 31, 2026. As of Nov 11, 2026, no official location page or hours for the Madison store have been published, and an opening has not been confirmed.
- No rating yet: the store is not open, so there are no reviews for this location.
Verified Oct 2026. Hours and menus change; check before you go.
Dave's Hot Chicken
"A solid addition to Nashville's hot chicken scene."
The Real Story
The Los Angeles chain is bringing its Nashville-style tenders and sliders to 1705 Gallatin Pike N in Madison. Dave's started as an East Hollywood parking lot pop-up in 2017 and is known for seven heat levels, from No Spice to the Reaper. This Madison location was announced in 2026 and is not yet confirmed open.
Heat Levels Available
What To Order
Dave's #1: 2 tenders with fries
Dave's #2: 2 sliders with fries
Dave's Bites: bite-size tenders, ordered by heat level
Top-loaded fries
SPICE LEVEL
7 published heat levels
VIBE
Restaurant, Chicken restaurant
HOURS
Hours are not yet published for this location. Dave's other Tennessee locations run 11 AM to 11 PM Sunday to Thursday and 11 AM to midnight Friday and Saturday. Check before you go.
ADDRESS
1705 Gallatin Pike N
"The menu is short by design: tenders, sliders, and bites, each ordered at your heat level, with fries, kale slaw, and mac and cheese on the side."
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